Oliver Hu

Dear Mrs. Teng,
Words can't even begin to express the gratitude I feel towards you. You've watched and helped me grow ever since I first set foot in your debate class as a small, stubborn 9th grader. You've allowed me to pursue my own path even when I was blatantly being stubborn and irritable. You stood with me through all of this and still supported me. You allowed me to participate in the amazing YBB program and helped open my eyes to all these other underprivileged, but extremely brave souls in the world.
I'm excited to say that I've been accepted to Northwestern University's class of 2020, my dream school. I am so grateful to you for writing a recommendation for me, and will be forever indebted to all that you have taught me through the years. I say this with all my heart: Thank you Mrs. Teng, for all that you have done and continue to do for me!

Sincerely,
Oliver Hu 

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Ring House

The Interages collaboration is growing a way to build lasting friendships and useful projects using technology, creative expression and nature. Without you and remarkable teachers with vision, it would not be possible. Ring House activities department staff and residents gratefully thank you for this opportunity. ​

Deborah Rittenhouse​

Dear Ruyan,
What a delightful lunch with you yesterday. You bring such engagement, learning and possibilities to so many people here in MD and in China. The seeds of your dreams have bloomed and continue to expand connections where it is important. Bridging so many communities you do. Thank you for brightening my afternoon and memories that follow….dreaming of all the possible creative and technical projects unrealized in institutions!
Happy Weekend Holiday with your dear family.
Always,
Deborah Rittenhouse

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Lisa Li

你好茹燕， 刚刚参加我老大的婚礼回来，向你报告一个好消息：立在他哥哥的婚礼上给了一个使很多人都掉泪的讲话。你知道的，立原来在这方面较差，这次所以能讲那么好，我相信跟他几年前在C&T上演讲课有关。尽管当时没有看到那么大的提高，但这种学习与训练给了他今后成长的可能。他这次讲得沉着，幽默；他的用词，语气 停顿，..... 抓住了听众的心... 我为立的进步高兴，为我自己付出的心血得到回报感到满足，相信你也会欣慰的。 谢谢！